Topic > Women in the Local Church

Thank you to the many women who read our recent series on women in the church. We hope you were encouraged as you saw (through varying eyes) the many ways women can and do serve in their local congregations. The local church is God’s ordained means of bringing his glory to the nations. As followers...

Lore Ferguson is a graphic artist, writer, and speaker who is passionate about the gospel and the Church. Her stated goal in her work is “to see a generation of dechurched, second generation Christians, or the ragged and hurt, come to the joy of what the gospel means deep down.” Being a single woman covenanted...

I have a confession to make: fellowship is hard for me lately. My life these past 16 months could be described as unsteady and complicated. My instincts tell me to withdraw from people until I feel more steady and secure. Social pleasantries feel trite, and honest, nuanced answers are exhausting. I know I am not...

“I love Jesus; I just don’t care for the church.” “I don’t need the hypocrites in the church to help me follow God.” “My relationship with God is private; I don’t need other people to tell me how to worship my God.” I know women who have said these statements. They have been hurt at some...

Editor’s Note: Chrystie Cole is the Women’s Ministry Advisor at Grace Church in Greenville, SC. She has helped develop curriculum for the women of her church that seeks to focus on key areas women struggle with most. She talked with Courtney Reissig about how their women’s ministry functions in their church. *************************************************************** What is your...

We live in a “me”centered culture. When making decisions in life, we almost always base our decisions on how we are personally going to be affected by them. Whether it’s big issues like deciding on a career and finding a spouse or small issues like what to eat for dinner, there tends to be a...